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Meaning: a "blue alert" is issued for assistance from the public to catch the suspect.
Example: The local police department issued a blue alert when one of its officers was violently attacked after responding to a call. Read on
Meaning: Praise or appreciation, usually for a service someone has done.
Example: He picked up some brownie points with his manager by doing part of her report for her. Read on
Meaning: good gardening results
Example: My mother has green fingers. She can grow just about anything in the garden. Read on
Meaning: to feel sad or depressed
Example: Yesterday I felt blue, and nothing seemed to cheer me up. Read on
Meaning: official report or guide
Example: The government will be issuing a white paper later this week. Read on
Meaning: over excessive or time-consuming rules and bureaucracy that hinder progress
Example: She could have finished the project last week, but it was impossible to cut through all the red tape. Read on
Meaning: more money going out than coming in
Example: If your bank account goes in the red, the bank will charge you for every transaction. Read on
Meaning: an expensive item with no use or purpose
Example: Everyone thought the Olympic stadiums would be a white elephant after the closing ceremony. Read on
Meaning: to be angry, irritable or in a temper
Example: Geoff was in one of his black moods today, and no amount of cajoling could snap him out of it. Read on
Meaning: doing or about to do something illegal or wrong
Example: They caught him red-handed with his fingerprints all over the murder weapon. Read on
